Reasons to Smile

Motivation has been low and the ability to focus, nearly nonexistent. In the midst of a homework break tonight, I told my roommate that I'm just forcing a smile on my face. Being the wise woman that she is, she reminded me: "Kate, you do have things to smile about - you don't have to fake it." Goodness, she was very right. No matter how bad a day (or days) may be, I know that I always have reasons to be filled with joy. Here are just a few of those reasons:

1. I am surrounded by an incredible community of women who encourage me and build me up daily.
2. I have a family I can call up and talk to about absolutely anything at anytime.
3. Having the ability to laugh with my crazy yet wonderful hall friends!
4. Walks down to the river turned into hours of rock skipping and singing goofy old camp songs.
5. Having my finals so spread out that I will only have 3 of the 6 to do during exam week!!
6. Planning a super-fun weekend of camping and amusement parks with some great friends after exams next week.
7. At the end of the month I am blessed to be in two weddings of some of my favorite people in the whole world.
8. Both bridesmaids dresses are in and fit just right! (that was a bit of a scare for a while!)
9. I have somehow been able to find the time for a little bit of fun reading, which I didn't think was possible in college!
10. I have a Savior and Lord who loves me and has a plan and purpose for my life.

Reunited

I am somewhat ashamed by the fact that it has been nearly a year since my last entry. After 11 months of good intentions and failed attempts to continue my blog, I have decided it is time to reunite.

A few changes are in store: I vow first to not allow myself to become overwhelmed by other bloggers who post extravagant entries or more often than I do, and I promise to remember that my blog is what I make it - not what other blogs may look like! I'm not sure how this is going to come together, but I believe it will only be a matter of time before I find my own style and way (though ideas are always welcome of course :)

~Katelynn

College Countdown

10 - the number of days until I come home!!!!!
9 - the number of months since I decided to change my major to Teacher Education.
8 - the number of minutes it took me to think of something for this row. ;)
7 - the number of hours of sleep I am making myself get each night leading to exams.
6 - the number of days till my niece's 3rd birthday!
5 - the number of finals I will have Monday and Tuesday.
4 - the number of days I am starting to exercise each week.
3 - the number of times I've had to resubmit my application for health insurance (hopefully it will be right this time!)
2 - the number of homework assignments before I am officially a junior!
1 - the number of reasons I have a job - saving for school (the car will have to wait).
0 - the number of times I have regretted getting a college education.

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Taking a Whack at Blogging

I haven't had my own blog since Xanga when I was 14 or 15, and Facebook Notes are just not the same. I've seen many different kinds of blogs with purposes from staying in touch with family and friends, to outside networking to for imput and ideas, to promoting a business or organization. However, the blogs of my oldest brother and sister are what inspired me to write one of my own. I am sure the things I write about will change over time, but for now I want to use this as a way to stay connected. Between being a full-time student on Teacher Ed./ESL, working part time, and time with my family and friends here in Tennessee, phone calls to home tend to be an endless game of Tag.


Any ideas or suggestions are more than welcome - I'm new at all of this! And thank you for dropping in; I promise future posts wont be this boring. ;)


Peace, ~Katelynn